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Thank God Charles is dull

As a prince he sulked and said the wrong things, but in the year since taking the throne he has shown the common sense of laying low

As a prince he sulked and said the wrong things, but in the year since taking the throne he has shown the common sense of laying low

• Sep 09, 2023 8:00 AM

Entertainment

Concert to mark King’s coronation and Queen’s death

Two concerts are in the works for next month to commemorate the passing of Queen Elizabeth II and the coronation of King Charles III. The classical concerts wil...

Two concerts are in the works for next month to commemorate ...

• May 24, 2023 7:53 AM

Politics

Premier’s trip to London for Queen’s funeral cost $3,700

David Burt’s four-day visit to London to attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II cost more than $3,700. Accommodation for the September trip came in at $2,692...

David Burt’s four-day visit to London to attend the funeral ...

• Feb 03, 2023 7:48 AM

Politics

Steep rise in number of people buying less, opposition to independence hardens

A new survey shows a hardening of opposition to independence — as well as a hike in consumers buying less as prices rise

A new survey shows a hardening of opposition to independence — as well as a hike in consumers buying less as prices rise

• Jan 12, 2023 8:00 AM

Politics

Union leader backs public holiday for King’s coronation

Chris Furbert, the president of the BIU, believes that if other Overseas Territories are having a public holiday for the King’s coronation, Bermuda should as well.

Chris Furbert, the president of the BIU, believes that if other Overseas Territories are having a public holiday for the King’s coronation, Bermuda should as well.

• Jan 12, 2023 7:55 AM

General

Tributes paid to the Queen at special Cathedral service

Moves made by the late Queen Elizabeth II to try to break down segregation in Bermuda were remembered as a service was held in her honour at the Cathedral of th...

Moves made by the late Queen Elizabeth II to try to break do...

• Oct 03, 2022 7:31 AM

Service of thanksgiving to mark the passing of the Queen

The Government is reminding people that a service of thanksgiving to mark the passing of Queen Elizabeth II will take place on Saturday at the Cathedral of the ...

The Government is reminding people that a service of thanksg...

• Sep 29, 2022 2:45 PM

Entertainment

Gallery displays miniature of Queen with intriguing history

The Bermuda National Gallery has put on display a miniature of Queen Elizabeth II to commemorate her passing. But the miniature, which was designed to be given...

The Bermuda National Gallery has put on display a miniature ...

• Sep 26, 2022 7:24 AM

Community

The Queen and her corgis

On hearing the sad news that Queen Elizabeth II had passed away, I got to thinking, among other things, about her beloved dogs — the fabulous corgis that were s...

On hearing the sad news that Queen Elizabeth II had passed a...

• Sep 22, 2022 8:00 AM

Opinion Writer

A debt of gratitude

Queen Elizabeth II passed away as the longest living monarch. Her funeral was perhaps the most viewed funeral, making it another milestone for the records. It c...

Queen Elizabeth II passed away as the longest living monarch...

• Sep 22, 2022 8:00 AM

Opinion Writer

The epitome of ‘inherited everything’

The funeral of Queen Elizabeth II was majestic, historic and very, very long. It was a procession of prayers and hymns, buglers and solemn bagpipers all tucked ...

The funeral of Queen Elizabeth II was majestic, historic and...

• Sep 22, 2022 8:00 AM

General

Florist creates tribute to the Queen

A local florist has created a tribute depicting the image of Queen Elizabeth II. Demco Florist Bermuda’s senior florist Dustin Francisco used fresh flowers and ...

A local florist has created a tribute depicting the image of...

• Sep 22, 2022 7:33 AM

General

Washington Post reports on island’s reaction to the Queen’s funeral

Bermuda has been featured in an article in the Washington Post about the island’s reaction to Queen Elizabeth II’s passing. Toronto-based reporter Amanda Colet...

Bermuda has been featured in an article in the Washington Po...

• Sep 20, 2022 8:30 PM

General

‘Our next step is certainly to be a sovereign state’ Burt tells BBC during interview

David Burt, the Premier, spoke about Bermuda’s desire to become a sovereign state during an on-camera interview with the British Broadcasting Corporation yester...

David Burt, the Premier, spoke about Bermuda’s desire to bec...

• Sep 20, 2022 3:41 PM

General

‘Few leaders receive the outpouring of love we have seen’

LONDON (AP) – The United Kingdom and the world bade farewell to Queen Elizabeth II yesterday with a state funeral that drew presidents and kings, princes and pr...

LONDON (AP) – The United Kingdom and the world bade farewell...

• Sep 20, 2022 9:15 AM

General

Mixed reaction to Queen’s death

Following the death of the Queen, reporter Stefano Ausenda asked people for their thoughts about the monarch. He encountered a mixed reaction. The Queen wa...

Following the death of the Queen, reporter Stefano Ausen...

• Sep 20, 2022 9:14 AM

Opinion Writer

A chance for reconciliation and reparation

The death of Queen Elizabeth II has offered one of those reflective opportunities that allows for expanding one’s appreciation and understanding of a complex wo...

The death of Queen Elizabeth II has offered one of those ref...

• Sep 17, 2022 8:05 AM

Politics

Premier leads tributes to the Queen but many PLP MPs absent

Tributes have been paid to the memory of Queen Elizabeth II during a rare joint session of the Legislature called in her honour today. The extraordinary gatheri...

Tributes have been paid to the memory of Queen Elizabeth II ...

• Sep 17, 2022 8:01 AM

Politics

Now is not the time to consider independence, says Sir John Swan

Now is not the time for the island to consider independence, said a former premier who asked the public to vote on the issue more than 25 years ago. Sir John Sw...

Now is not the time for the island to consider independence,...

• Sep 17, 2022 7:59 AM